Byron Zeigler guards Braima Hai during the MHSAA class B semifinal game between Godwin Heights and Detroit Community on Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Breslin Center, in East Lansing, Mich. (Latara Appleby | MLive.com)

EAST LANSING, MI – Wyoming Godwin Heights, which has lived – and thrived - on the edge throughout the playoffs, was pushed over it Friday.

The Wolverines, after successive close calls in the regional final and quarterfinals, had no answer from the outset against Detroit Community in a 58-37 loss in the Class B semifinals at the Breslin Center.

Godwin Heights (23-3) shot just 28 percent, was out-rebounded 46-37, and unable to contain 6-foot-6 Bryon Zeigler in an unsuccessful attempt to reach its first finals since 1960.

“Tonight we just didn’t shoot the ball well and didn’t rebound the way we are capable,” said Godwin Heights coach Chad Conklin, whose team had won 14 in a row. “… That’s what we’ve been able to do all year long, out-rebound our opponents. We allowed 16 offensive rebounds, and that’s too many second-chance opportunities.”

Detroit Community (18-9), in its first final, will face Detroit Country Day - a 41-29 winner against Cadillac – at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

Zeigler, who’s committed to South Florida, represented a big problem for the Wolverines. He had 17 points, 12 rebounds – five on the offensive end. He had nine points in the first half as the Hurricanes held a 30-18 lead.

“It’s the first time that we’ve seen a player like that all year long, to be honest with you,” Conklin said.

Last game, Godwin Heights handed Stevensville Lakeshore its lone loss of the season, neutralizing the Lancers’ strength underneath for a 56-52 win.

Braima Hai, who had 19 points – nine in the final 1:30 - against Lakeshore on Tuesday and had the game-winning shot and 22 points in 55-53 win against Unity Christian in a regional final, was limited to four points against Detroit Community.

“I basically did almost the same thing as I did against Lakeshore, but I wasn’t making the shots,” Hai said.

Ziegler had nine of Detroit Community’s first 16 points as the Hurricanes jumped to a 16-10 lead after the first quarter. It was 30-18 at halftime and swelled to 20 for the first time with just over five minutes left at 49-29.

Conklin said the Wolverines were in trouble when the inside game was unsuccessful early.

“It’s a double-edge sword,” he said. “You’re not making shots from the perimeter and then going inside and your shots are blocked. To score 37 points is obviously disappointing. We had decent looks; the ball just wasn’t going in.”

Its previous low output was 47 against Calvin Christian in late January.

While the loss stung, Godwin has some talent back, including forward Markese Mayfield, who had a team-high 13 points, and sophomore Delaney Blaylock, who had eight rebounds.

“To get to the final four in the state is just an unbelievable accomplishment,” said Conklin said, who had productive seniors in Hai, Quantrell Hastings and Jamal Bland. “These guys have earned it. They’ve done a remarkable job.”